relaxation methods

MissRachel621

Hi Ladies - I'm mostly a Bump lurker these days, so I hope it's okay to ask a question here.  I struggle with anxiety in general, and it gets intense in medical situations.  My doctor suggested that I try a natural-birth style class or program, to help me prepare to relax during labor and the birth.

What have you tried that's worked well?  Lamaze / Hypnobabies, etc?  TIA! 

CupcakeGirl08

I took Bradley classes and we practiced meditation at the end of each class. My H and I also practiced guided meditation at home to prepare.

maelli3

I am a fan of Lamaze. Confidence building, useful and evidence-based info.

pinkpinot

I thought Ina May had a lot of useful tips in her book, Ina May's Guide to Childbirth. I definitely did the loose lips/horse lips I think that's what she calls it during labor.

starshineamator

I took a hypnobabies class and I LOVED it. You sound very similar to me- I have anxiety issues, particularly when it comes to medical situations, and even though I haven't given birth yet, the tools that I've learned in this class has already proved to

firekitty13

Just read the book 'Birthing From Within' it calls itself an extra ordinary book about birth, it goes over a lot of the basics. Its a nice read, I would suggest it for anyone with any type of birthplan

aylafsu88

CupcakeGirl08:

I took Bradley classes and we practiced meditation at the end of each class. My H and I also practiced guided m

MeeksandMads

casey78:

I can't comment on results yet, but this is why I chose Hypnobabies home study.  I'm good with the cogni

MissRachel621

Thank you all so much!  I think I'm going to go with the Hypnobabies home study.  I'll report back later this year and let you know how it went

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